PSYCH575-20A (HAM)

Indigenous Psychologies

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Psychology

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Convenor(s)

Jane Furness

Jane Furness
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K.1.02
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jane.furness@waikato.ac.nz

Mohi Rua

Mohi Rua
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K.1.01
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mohi.rua@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Jane Furness

Jane Furness
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K.1.02
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jane.furness@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Indigenous psychologies are sensitive to context, conscious of history and responsive to multiple ways of knowing and being in the world. This paper will cover topics relevant to students who wish to work as psychologists in applied settings, in particular, clinical, community and organisational settings and applied psychological research. Working responsibly with Maori and other Indigenous peoples will be a central issue in this module. The themes to be covered include: understanding the field of indigenous psychologies; Maori, Pacific and Pakeha psychologies; and the domains of a Maori indigenous psychology.

Teaching staff :

Dr Mohi Rua, Dr Waikaremoana Waitoki, Dr Ingrid Huygens, Dr Neville Robertson, Dr Jane Furness & Dr Byron Seuili

Required textbook: Book of Readings

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Paper Structure

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Information shared and discussed in this paper is beyond what is actually assessed. In-class activity and self-directed reading will contribute to the student’s knowledge base about indigenous psychologies and will build a firm initial foundation to understanding its relevance and application to contemporary psychological concerns. To competently complete tasks assigned for assessment, students will need to read broadly and pursue their own self-directed learning and writing outside of class time.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of historical and emerging theory of indigenous psychologies relevant to contemporary society.
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  • Demonstrate their ability to identify, examine and distinguish between the broad areas within indigenous and Kaupapa Maori psychology.
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  • Formulate and support research objectives for further development of indigenous and Kaupapa Maori psychology.
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Assessment

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The 5 types of assessment include an online Moodle survey, weekly mastery tests, a presentation and a research proposal (see below).
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Online MOODLE Social Survey
12 Mar 2020
11:00 AM
4
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Reading Mastery Tests
32
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. 'Psychology Snippets' presentation
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Research Proposal Part 1
3 May 2020
11:30 PM
12
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Research Proposal Part 2
14 Jun 2020
11:30 PM
32
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Book of Readings
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Recommended Readings

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Be aware that there are a number of local authors writing in the field of Indigenous and Kaupapa Maori psychologies. An excellent read, and used previously in this course is: Waitoki, W., & Levy, M. (Eds.) (2010). Te manu kai i te mātauranga: Indigenous psychology in Aotearoa/New Zealand. This book can be ordered from the NZ Psychological Society.

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Online Support

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This paper uses MOODLE as a portal for: submitting assignments; for distributing handouts, and for communication between staff and students. Staff will only respond to MOODLE inquiries during University working hours.

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Workload

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This is a 15 point paper. You should expect to spend an average of approximately 10 hours per week on this paper, including reading, class time, online work and completing the assignments. These figures are only approximations, as papers vary in their requirements and students vary in both the amount of effort required and the level of grades they wish to achieve.
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Restricted Papers: PSYC575

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